Loitering and Prowling Charge Filed Against Bradford Man
BRADFORD, Pa. – Raymond Deon Allen, a 24‑year‑old resident of Bradford (born November 9, 2001), was charged on October 12, 2026 with a third‑degree misdemeanor for loitering and prowling at night time, violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5506. The incident occurred on October 11, 2026 and was investigated by the Bradford City Police Department. Arresting officer Kolin D. Strawcutter executed the arrest and the complaint was filed under Complaint No. PA0420100‑C000010939.
The case is docketed as MJ‑48101‑CR‑0000301‑2026 in Magisterial District Court 48‑1‑01. Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr. assigned the matter and set a monetary bail of $2,500 on the same day the complaint was filed. Allen was unable to post bail and was confined at the McKean County Prison (County Jail) beginning October 12, 2026.
A preliminary arraignment is scheduled for 8:40 a.m. on October 12, 2026 before Judge Luther, followed by a preliminary hearing on October 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the McKean County Courthouse, located at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749. The case remains active and is listed as “Awaiting Preliminary Hearing.”
Allen’s address is listed as Bradford, PA 16701. He has requested a public defender, and the application for appointment of counsel was submitted. No fingerprinting has been recorded in the docket. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office, represented by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is prosecuting the case. Contact for the DA’s office is 814‑887‑3312.
At this stage, no disposition has been entered, and the charge carries the potential penalties associated with a third‑degree misdemeanor under Pennsylvania law.
Allen is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and the Commonwealth will continue to pursue the matter through the appropriate legal channels.
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